Does median nerve translate pre- and postoperatively in carpal tunnel syndrome?

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the distance between the median nerve and the hook of the hamate pre- and postoperatively in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and to investigate the efficiency of magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosis and postoperative follow-up.

Patients And Methods: Median nerve decompression was performed by releasing the carpal tunnel in 15 patients (4 males, 11 females; mean age 51 years; range, 41 to 66 years) with carpal tunnel syndrome. The shortest distance between the median nerve and the hook of the hamate was measured with magnetic resonance imaging preoperatively and at three months after the operation and radial and ulnar translations were assessed.

Endobutton Fixation Technique for Multifragmented Coronoid Fractures.

Coronoid fractures commonly occur in a part of unstable elbow fractures. Stable coronoid fracture fixation is important for early elbow motion. It may be difficult to fix multifragmented coronoid process fractures with loose capsular attachment.

Management and Prognostic Factors for Delayed Reconstruction of Neglected Posterior Shoulder Fracture-Dislocation.

Introduction: Posterior fracture-dislocations of the shoulder are rare conditions. Misdiagnosis can occur in 50% - 80% of the patients. Due to the size of the lesion, stability of the joint could not be achieved with transfer of subscapular tendon or tuberosity.

Lower extremity rotational deformities and patellofemoral alignment parameters in patients with anterior knee pain.

Purpose: Anterior knee pain is a common musculoskeletal condition amongst young adult population. Lower extremity structural factors, such as increased femoral anteversion and lateral tibial torsion, may contribute to patellofemoral malalignment and anterior knee pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the lower extremity structural factors and related patellofemoral alignment parameters that play a role in the aetiology of anterior knee pain.

Effect of Ankaferd blood stopper® on tendon healing: an experimental study in a rat model of Achilles tendon injury.

Objectives: This in vivo study aims to investigate the effects of Ankaferd Blood Stopper® (ABS) which is a recently developed topical hemostatic agent on tendon healing using a rat Achilles tendon injury model.

Materials And Methods: Twelve male Wistar-Albino rats were used in the study. Right legs of the rats were assigned as the study group, and left legs were assigned as the control group.

Soft-Tissue Mallet Injuries: A Comparison of Early and Delayed Treatment.

Purpose: To compare the results of early and delayed extension orthosis fabrication in closed tendinous mallet injuries.

Methods: Between March 1992 and May 2011, 45 patients with isolated closed tendinous mallet finger injuries were treated with orthosis fabrication. The patients were classified into 2 different groups based on their date of presentation.

Arthroscopic synovectomy in the treatment of functional ankle instability: outcomes and gait analysis.

Background: Natural consequence of repetitive ankle sprains is the chronic ankle instability. Objective of this study was to clarify the gait patterns of functional ankle instability (FAI) patients after arthroscopic synovectomy, but also assessment of postoperative recovery.

Patients And Methods: Arthroscopic synovectomy was performed to 14 FAI patients with history of unilateral repetitive ankle sprains, pain, and subjective sensation of instability.

Comparison of two different measurement methods to determine glenoid bone defects: area or width?

Background: This study compared two different techniques that have been used to measure the glenoids of patients with recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation.

Methods: We analyzed 36 patients who had received arthroscopic Bankart repair for anterior shoulder instability. Retrospectively, 3-dimensional computed tomography images of both shoulders were available for these patients.

The effect of platelet-rich plasma on osteochondral defects treated with mosaicplasty.

Purpose: This study investigated the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on articular surfaces on which the mosaicplasty technique was performed. Our hypothesis was that PRP can accelerate the osseointegration process and enhance the quality of articular integrity after the mosaicplasty procedure.

Methods: Standard defects were created in the femoral groove of both patellofemoral joints of 12 New Zealand rabbits.

Patients with black hip and black knee due to ochronotic arthropathy: case report and review of literature.

Ochronotic arthropathy is a manifestation of longstanding alkaptonuria. With increasing age, an accumulation of pigment deposits of homogentisic acid in the joint cartilage results in ochronotic osteoarthritis. We present a case of a 62-year-old female who underwent staged left uncemented total hip and right cemented total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis secondary to ochronosis.

Short-term functional outcomes of first metatarsophalangeal total joint replacement for hallux rigidus.

Background: Although metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis has been advocated by many authors, implant arthroplasty appears to be successful option in advanced hallux rigidus (HR). The aim of our study was to evaluate the early results of the ToeFit-Plus prosthesis for the treatment of HR.

Methods: Between December 2007 and January 2011, a total of 26 toes of 24 patients with MTP arthritis of the great toe were treated with ToeFit-Plus implant.

Forearm compartment syndrome of a newborn associated with extravasation of contrast agent.

Extravasation of contrast agents is a possible complication of imaging studies. Although extravasations typically cause minimal swelling or erythema, they can lead to compartment syndrome when the volume of extravasation is high. In this article, we will present an exceptional case where an insignificant amount of contrast agent extravasation led to a forearm compartment syndrome in a newborn, who was treated with an extended fasciotomy.

Diagnosis of hyperostosis of the medial calcaneal tubercle similar to a heel spur.

Calcaneal osteochondromas are rare conditions. To our knowledge, we present the first report of a calcaneal osteochondroma in an adolescent patient that was surprisingly similar to a heel spur, and, in addition, symptoms due to compression of the medial plantar nerve were present.

Giant cell tumor of second and third metatarsals and a simplified surgical technique: report of two cases.

Giant cell tumor (GCT) is a rare benign tumor that often arises in tendon sheath as well as long bones of the lower extremity in adults, although localization in the metatarsus is rare. In this report, the authors describe the rare case of GCT localized to the third metatarsal GCT in a skeletally mature 17-year-old girl, and also describe the results of distal metatarsal resection with Kirschner wire stabilization for the treatment of this condition.

Is there any correlation between the preoperative parameters and correction loss in patients operated for hyperkyphosis?

Objectives: Preoperative, postoperative, and latest follow-up data of sagittal balance and spinopelvic parameters of our patients treated surgically for hyperkyphosis were evaluated retrospectively, to determine whether there is any correlation between the preoperative pelvic incidence and postoperative correction loss.

Methods: Totally 33 patients (18 females) who were operated for hyperkyphosis and, were reached at the latest follow-up were included in the study. Age at operation, gender, date of operation, etiology and level of the deformities, instrumentation, and graft types were noted in detail.

[Long-term results of conservative treatment for thoracolumbar compression fractures].

Objectives: We evaluated the radiologic and clinical outcomes of conservative treatment for thoracolumbar compression fractures.

Methods: Forty-three patients (28 males, 15 females; mean age 39 years; range 24 to 54 years) were treated conservatively for 47 thoracolumbar compression fractures. All the patients were assessed by plain radiograms and computed tomography.

[Arthroscopic treatment of symptomatic loose bodies in osteoarthritic elbows].

Objectives: We evaluated functional and clinical results of patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery for symptomatic loose bodies in osteoarthritic elbow joint.

Methods: Arthroscopic surgery was performed in 10 patients (6 males, 4 females; mean age 47 years; range 30 to 59 years) for symptomatic loose bodies in osteoarthritic elbow joint. Eight patients had a history of trauma.

[Surgical treatment of isolated post-traumatic subscapularis tendon ruptures].

Objectives: We retrospectively evaluated the functional results of patients who were treated surgically for post-traumatic isolated subscapularis tendon ruptures.

Methods: The study included six patients (5 males, 1 female; mean age 63.3 years; range 53 to 70 years) who were operated on for isolated post-traumatic subscapularis ruptures.